Text to Columns
Split any block of text into multiple equal-width columns displayed side by side — useful for newsletters and formatted documents.
What Does This Tool Do?
Divides the input text lines into N equal columns and displays them side by side with a separator. Like a newspaper column layout but in plain text.
Key Features
Multi-Column
Split into 2–6 equal-width columns.
Custom Width
Set column width in characters.
Separator
Customize the column separator.
Instant
Columns rendered immediately.
How to Use This Tool
- Paste your text.
- Set number of columns and width.
- Click Split.
How It Works
Lines are divided into N equal groups, then aligned row-by-row with padding to the specified column width, joined by the separator.
Common Use Cases
💡 Newsletters
Format content in a two or three column layout.
💡 Dictionaries
Display word lists in multi-column format.
💡 Terminal Output
Format data for terminal display in columns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if columns have unequal line counts?
Shorter columns are padded with empty lines so all columns align at the bottom.
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